The Big Killing (1928 film)

The Big Killing is a 1928 American silent crime drama film directed by F. Richard Jones and starring Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton, and Anders Randolf. The film centers around a pair of con artists who attempt to swindle a wealthy man by staging a fake murder. While they initially appear successful, their plan unravels due to unforeseen circumstances and their own incompetence. The film is considered a lost film, with no known copies surviving. Little information is available regarding the plot specifics beyond its basic premise and the identities of its cast and director. It was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures.